NPL 2026: Karnali Restricted to 132 Runs

Janakpur Bolts have restricted Karnali Yaks to 132 runs in the stipulated 20 overs in the match being held under the Nepal Premier League (NPL) T20 tournament. In the match underway at TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, Janakpur Bolts decided to bowl first after winning the toss, and subsequently restricted Karnali to 132 runs for 9 wickets.

For Karnali, Ariful Islam was the top scorer with 43 runs in 29 balls while Pawan Sarraf contributed 37 runs in 37 balls. Only three more batsmen were able to reach double figures. For the bowling side, Harmeet Singh took 3 wickets while Moeen Ali, Rahul Yadav and Lalit Rajbansi took 2 wickets each in restricting their opposition to a partly total.

This is the second match of the day taking place currently under floodlights. In the first match, Chitwan Rhinos defeated Biratnagar Kings by 8 runs. (RSS)